Vilcabamba Trek To Machu Picchu ” An Off-The-Beaten Road Experience”

Vilcabamba trek is amazing Incan city! Where this road takes you directly to the last capital of the Incas.

The trek combines with visit of two important Inca site which is; One of the 7 wonder of the world.

This spectacular trekking is for adventurers that love to explore the majestic Andes mountains without crowds; especially enjoying the organic food along the hiking.

Hiking with Inca Trail Specialist you are going with the best local tour operator, check out our reviews on TripAdvisor!

Useful Information 

• Trip Type: Hiking, adventure, history, culture and organic food.
• Good For: Moderate physical fitness.
• Difficulty: Difficult.
• Starting Altitude: 2911 m – 9550 ft.
• Highest Altitude: 3915 m – 12,844 ft.
• Hiking Distance: 72 km – 46 miles.
• Accommodation: 4 nights in tents and 1 night in Aguas Calientes

Coldest Night: Day 2 around 0º Celsius and day 4 around 0º celsius

Recommendation:

We highly recommend to arrive to Cusco city for your acclimatization

Itinerary on the 6 Day Vilcabamba Trek in Peru

Day 1 Cusco – Santa Maria – Huancacalle 

We leave Cusco at 9:00 am on the way to Ollantaytambo, where we stop for lunch. After lunch: we drive 2 hour more to Pantiacolla pass, on the way you get to see amazing views; pass through different microclimates, Inca ruins and Santa Maria village. From this town we have an hour to arrive the first campsite Huancacalle Quechua village; bassically today everything is by bus (No hiking on day 1).

Day 2 Huancacalle – Vilcabamba site – Llaulliyoc

Today! After an organic breakfast; the hike begins with amazing views. On the way appreciate farming lands; coffee plantations; wildlife such as hummingbirds; and Inca site. The most important Inca site of the trek Vilcabamba and the last capital of the Incas. After the walking tour in the ruins, we have an hour of hike to arrive to the campsite Llaulliyo

Day 3 Llaulliyoc – Asutiyoc – Rakachaca

Waking up early; we will have the breakfast in order to start the real trail heading gradually up on ancient Inca road. Along the walk you get to see spectacular landscapes, glacier mountains as Pomata. Then comes the lunch after 4 hours of hiking and after lunch we have 2 hours of downhill left to reach our campsite Rakachaca close to a small Quechua village.

Day 4 Rakachaca – Pumaccasa – Mutuypata 

After breakfast we will visit a traditional family house to know the lifestyle of the andean community, today we have uphill hike which take us over three passes approx 4 hours to the lunch place. On the way we will see amazing views, lakes, Condors and we will be able to appreciate the Machu Picchu mountain in front of us. After lunch we have nearly five hours to arrive the next camping place Mutuypata in the middle of the high jungle.

Day 5 Mutuypata – Santa Teresa – Aguas Calientes

The easiest day of the trek, after breakfast we hike the whole morning gradually all the way down by the middle of the high jungle to arrive the lunch spot, which is in Santa Teresa the famous hot springs Cocalmayo, where you enjoy the relaxing hot springs. After hot spring and lunch; we take bus to hydroelectric to take the train to Aguas Calientes town.

Overnight. Hotel in Machu Picchu Pueblo

Day 6 Aguas Calientes Town – Machu Picchu – Cusco

Important day of the hike! We’ll take the first bus back up to Machu Picchu the lost citadel of the Incas.

Have 2 hour guided tour of the city; during this walking tour visit the most important temples of Machu Picchu.

After the tour you will have free time to explore by your own.

Then you have to take bus to Aguas Calientes. to take the train back to Ollantaytambo from where you carry on by bus to Cusco

Price on the 6 Day Vilcabamba Trek of Peru

Minimum of participants 02 personsUS$1055 per person

Discounts:

Student Discount: US$30 (Require student Card to qualify) Under 18’s Discount: US$30
Optional extra camping equipments:Sleeping Bag US$35

Walking Pole US$15

Inflatable Mattress US$30

Single Tent Supplement US$35

Mule to carry extra 8kg of personal items US$85

Inclusions on the 6 Day Vilcabamba Trek to Machu Picchu

Does Include

• Professional English speaking tour guide
• Assistant tour guide for groups of 9 to 18
• Professional chef
• Horses to carry all camping equipments and 8 kgs of your personal items
• Pick up from your hotel
• Private bus to Huancacalle Quechua village
• Train from Aguas Calientes town to Ollantaytambo
• Return transportation by train to Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco
• Drinkable water bring your own water for the first morning
• 5 breakfast, 5 lunches, 5 afternoon snacks and 5 dinners
• Dining tent with chairs and table
• 4 men tent for only 2 hikers
• *** star hotel in Aguas Calientes on night 5
• Foam sleeping mattress
• Oxygen bottle tank
• First aid-kit
• Entrance fee to Machu Picchu citadel
• Entrance fee for Machu Picchu
  

Note:

Please let us know, if you have special dietary requirement at not extra cost.

Overview on the 4 Day Classic Choquequirao Trek

The Choquequirao Trek is perfect for those looking to get away from the crowds. This oldest citadel Choquequirao means (Gold Cradle); which has a lot more to be discovered; with a wide variety of flora and fauna; beautiful landscapes, and impressive site as Machu Picchu. Make your adventure of a lifetime with organic healthy food to Gold Cradle of the Quechuas.

Booking your Choquequirao trek with Inca Trail Spesialist; you are going with local operator! Don’t believe us? Check out our reviews on TripAdvisor.

Useful Information:

• Trip Type: Hiking, adventure, history, culture and organic healthy food.
• Good For: Moderate physical fitness
• Starting Altitude: 2900 m – 9515 ft
• Highest Altitude: 3035 m – 9957 ft.
• Hiking Distance: 57 km – 35.4 miles
• Accommodation: 03 nights in tents
• Coldest Night: Day 2 around 0º Celsius

Recommendation

We highly recommend to arrive to Cusco city for your acclimatization.

Day 1 Cusco – Chiquisca – La Playa 

We will pick you up at your hotel by bus to take you to Cachora Quechua town. Along the hike we’ll see a beautiful breathtaking landscapes, spectacular views of the canyon and Apurimac river. The trail is surrounded by beautiful flora and fauna. After lunch you have downhill hike 2 more hours to get your campsite La playa about 1800 m above sea level.

Day 2 La Playa – Marampata – Choquequirao

After organic breakfast; starts the climb up of 2 hour to Santa Rosa (break point). Then continues the uphill hike for 3 hours to Marampata lunch spot; during the hike you get to enjoy the splendid of Apurimac canyon; the mountain of Choquequirao and beautiful sharpy mountains. After lunch the walk is very gentle to get the abandon ancient city, Choquequirao.The campsite is only outside of the site (Chance to see the sunset and Condors)

Day 3: Choquequirao – Marampata – La Playa

After an organic healthy breakfast; the mysterious tour in Choquequirao starts; where your tour guide explores with you the most important parts of the citadel; and you have the whole morning to enjoy only of the wonder of Peru. After visiting the site, comes the lunch in order to get back to the Canyon of Apurimac, which is la Playa. Where we spend the night close to the river exactly in the first campsite.

Day 4: La Playa – Capuliyoc – Cachora – Cusco

Today! We leave the campsite extremely early in the morning after the breakfast; we’ll hike 4 hours uphill to Capuliyoc spot; where the last lunch be with your expedition team. After lunch; we still have 2 more hour of hike to Cachora Andean village. Finally since this point, we take the bus back to Cusco.

Late in the afternoon we drop you off in your hotel.

Choquequirao Trek Cost 4 Days

Minimum of Participants 02 personasUS$715.00 per person

Optional Extras:

• Sleeping Bag US$30
• Walking Pole US$10
• Inflatable Mattress US$25
• Single Tent Supplement US$35
• Extra 8kg of personal items US$85
• Inclusions on the 4 Day Classic Choquequirao Trek

Does Include

• Professional English speaking tour guide
• Assistant tour guide for groups of 9 to 18
• Professional chef
• Horses to carry all camping equipments and 8kgs of your personal items
• Pick up from your hotel/hostel
• Private bus to Cachora village (Round-trip)
• Drinkable water bring your own water for the first morning
• 3 breakfast, 4 lunches, 3 afternoon snacks, 3 dinners
• Dining tent with chairs and table
• 4 men tent for only 2 trekkers
• 3 nights in tents
• Foam sleeping mattress
• Oxygen bottle tank
• First aid-kit
• Entrance fee to Choquequirao citadel

Note: If you have a dietary request; vegetarian; vegan; etc. Please let us know at the moment of booking time.

Does not Include:

• Sleeping bag (rentals available from Inca Trail Spesialist)
• Inflatable sleeping pads for extra comfort (3 inches/8 cm thick) (rentals available from Inca Trail Spesialist)
• Walking stick (rentals available from Inca Trail Spesialist)
• Tips for the crew.

What you need to take

• Hiking boots 
• Waterproof jacket and rain poncho
• Warm jackets
• Hat and gloves
• T-shirts
• Comfortable trousers
• Sun hat
• Sandals for the night
• Sun cream (recommended 35 better if is higher)
• Insect repellant
• Toiletries and hand sanitizer
• Personal medications
• Camera and films
• Torch with spare batteries
• Small day pack for the day

Overview on the 3 Day Huchuy Qosqo Trek to Machu Picchu

Huchuy Qosqo Trek is a really amazing and not too challenging, this trek combines nature, original Inca Trail, a community visit and guided tour of the little known Inca site Huchuy Qosqo. As well is perfect for those with very short time frame or who looking for an easier trekking route to the lost city of the Incas Machu Picchu.
By hiking with us, you are going with the best local operator, check out our reviews on TripAdvisor!

Useful Informatio

• Tour type: Hiking, adventure, history, culture and organic food.
• Good For: Anyone who is moderately in shape and families.
• Overall Difficulty: Easy
• Starting Altitude: 3700 m – 12139 ft
• Highest Altitude: 4300 m – 14,107 ft
• Hiking Distance: 18 km – 11 miles
• Accommodation: 1 night in a tent and 1 hotel
• Coldest Night: Day 1 around 2º Celsius
• Accommodation: 1 night in a tent and 1 hotel
• Coldest Night: Day 1 around 2º Celsius

Recommendation: We recommend you to arrive in Cusco 48 hours before your trek departure in order to acclimate at high elevation

Itinerary on the 3 Day Huchuy Qosqo Trek to Machu Picchu

Day 1 Cusco – Tambomachay – Pumamarka Village

Pick up from your hotel early in the morning by bus to take you to the starting point of the hike Tambomachay 3700 m – 12139 ft. You begin hiking uphill for 2 hours to conquer the first pass, since this point you will be on the top of sacred valley mountains, where you get to see amazing views of this expedition, today basically you will hike 4 hours before lunch, then you will conquer the highest peak of the hike 4300 m – 14,107 ft. After you will have dowhill for an hour to get the campsite Pumamarka Andean village.

Day 2 Pumamarka Village – Huchuy Qosqo – Aguas Calientes

Today, after organic breakfast have downhill hike to visit Huchuy Qosqo site, where you have the first guided tour before to descend to the sacred valley of the Incas. Lamay the place for lunch from this point you have to take the bus to Ollantaytambo, in order to take the journey by train to Aguas Calientes. Tonight you will spend the night in a hotel in Machu Picchu town

Day 3 Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo – Cusco

The breakfast in the hotel early in the morning to take the first bus up to Machu Picchu to explore the lost citadel. The guided tour in Machu Picchu takes 2 hours, during this tour you will explore the most important temples of the ruins. After the guided tour you have free time to explore the site by yourself. Late in the afternoon you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo where you will carry on by bus to Cusco to leave in your hotel.

Price on the 3 Day Huchuy Qosqo Trek to Machu Picchu

Minimum of Participants 02 personsUS$640.00 per person
Discounts:Student Discount: US$20 (Requires ISIC Card to qualify)Under 18’s Discount: US$30

Optional Extras:

Sleeping Bag US$20Walking Pole US$7Inflatable Mattress US$18Single Tent Supplement US$25Extra 7kg of personal items US$65Machu Picchu Montaña and Huayna Picchu US$20Vistadome 1 way US$45
Please note: Train schedules are subject to change depending on the Peru Rail timetable and availability. If organized in advance, the train can be upgraded to Vistadome (larger windows than the Expeditions train) for an extra charge.

Inclusions on the 3 Day Huchuy Qosqo Trek to Machu Picchu

Does Include:

• Professional English speaking tour guide
• Assistant tour guide for groups of 9+
• Professional chef
• Mules to carry all camping equipments and 8kg of your personal items
• Pick up from your hotel/hostel
• Private bus to Socma village
• Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes town (Round-trip)
• Return transportation by train and bus to Cusco city
• Drinkable water bring your own water for the first morning
• 2 breakfast, 2 lunches, 2 afternoon snacks, 2 dinners (If you have a dietary request such as vegetarian, vegan, etc please let us know)
• Dining tent with chairs and table
• 4 men tent for only 2 people
• *** star hotel in Aguas Calientes on night 2
• Foam mattress
• Oxygen bottle tank
• First aid-kit
• Entrance fee to Machu Picchu

Does not Include:

• Sleeping bags
• The first breakfast on day 1, lunch and dinner on day 3
• Tips for cook, guide and porters
• Travel and health insurance (You are strongly recommended to take out travel/health insurance for the duration of your expedition)

What you need to take:

• Walking boots 
• Waterproof jacket and rain poncho
• Warm jackets
• Hat and gloves
• T-shirts
• Comfortable trousers
• Sun hat
• Sun cream (recommended 35 better if is higher)
• Insect repellant
• Toiletries and hand sanitizer
• Personal medications
• Camera and films
• Torch with spare batteries

Overview on the 4 Day Cachicata Trek to Machu Picchu

Cachicata trek is one of the newest route on offer for the world in Cusco state, based on the sacred valley of the Incas Ollantaytambo. Cachicata trek takes you through beautiful waterfall, spectacular views and Inca ruins to the most beautiful city of the Incas Machu Picchu.

This trek is for trekkers who like hiking without crowds as well for adventurers that enjoy the nature, specially for all the intellectual traveler that always travel with organic healthy food. Explore the Andes with us, unique in Peru with healthy products on the treks to Machu Picchu.

Useful Information:

• Trip Type: Hiking, adventure, history, culture and organic healthy food.
• Good For: Moderate physical fitness.
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Starting Altitude: 3300 m – 10,827 ft.
• Highest Altitude: 4440 m – 14,564 ft
• Hiking Distance: 25 km – 15.5 miles
• Accommodation: 02 nights in tent and 01 hotel in Machu Picchu pueblo
• Coldest Night: Day 1 around 0º Celsius

Recommendation:

We highly recommend you to arrive in Cusco city for your acclimatization.

Itinerary on the 4 Day Cachicata Trek to Machu Picchu

Day 1 Cusco – Socma – Rayan Village

We leave Cusco very early in the morning to the starting point of the hike Socma; located in the sacred valley of the Incas. The hike for today is uphill to arrive the beautiful waterfall of Perolniyoc; and visit the impressive Inca ruins of Inca Raqay; where you get a spectacular views, mountains, valleys from this place. After exploring the ruins you have 1 hour to climb up to the lunch place where you spend the first night, Rayan village.

Day 2 Rayan village – Cachicata Quarry

After breakfast, we have the longest day of the journey and to conquer the highest point of Cachicata trek 4440 m – 14,564 ft. Today! You hike three hours before lunch; after lunch four more hours to get the second campsite Cachicata quarry. During the day you get to see amazing snow-capped Andes mountains; amazing views of the sacred valley of the Incas where Ollantaytambo is, Llama shepherds, etc. The day is for you!

Day 3 Cachicata – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes town

After organic breakfast; you will explore the quarries of Cachicata which is right in front of Ollantaytambo ruins; in this walking tour we see a variety of interesting features. Cachicata spot is an intensive Incan quarry used by Inkas to build Ollantaytambo ruins; and we get to see several large buildings; burial houses (Chullpas); and the Inca mummies in the cave of Cachicata.

After the walking tour of the site; follow the original ramps that was used for transporting the carved stones to Ollantaytambo.

The trail is connected to the Inca town of Ollantaytambo; in the afternoon to take the train to Aguas Calientes town.

Day 4 Machu Picchu the wonder of PERU

After breakfast in the hotel, we will take the first bus to Machu Picchu to visit. We will have a 2 hour guided tour of the citadel; and explore important temples of the site.

After the guide tour in Machu Picchu; you have the chance to explore the site on your own and late in the afternoon take the train to Ollantaytambo; and you will continue by bus to Cusco late in the afternoon.

Prices on the 4 Day Cachicata Trail to Machu PicchuPrivate Service Prices

Minimum of Participants 02 people

US$850.00 por persona

Discounts:

Student Discount: US$20 (Requires ISIC card to qualify)
Under 18’s Discount: US$20

Optional Extras

• Sleeping Bag US$25
• Walking Pole US$8
• Inflatable Mattress US$25
• Single Tent Supplement US$35
• Extra 7kg of personal items USc$70
• Huayna Picchu permit US$25
• Machu Picchu Montaña US$25
• Inclusions on the 4 Day Cachicata Trail to Machu Picchu

Does Include

• Professional English speaking tour guide
• Assistant tour guide for groups of 9+
• Professional chef
• Mules to carry all camping equipments and 8kg of your personal items
• Pick up from your hotel/hostel
• Private bus to Socma village
• Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes town (Round-trip)
• Return transportation by train and bus to Cusco city
• Drinkable water bring your own water for the first morning
• 3 breakfast, 3 lunches, 3 afternoon snacks, 3 dinners
• Dining tent with chairs and table
• 4 men tent for only 2 people
• *** 3 star hotel in Aguas Calientes on night 3
• Foam mattress
• Oxygen bottle tank
• First aid-kit
• Entrance fee to Machu Picchu

Please let us know; if you have a special dietary requirement at not extra cost.